Dawit Girma
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Seasoned Regional Manager with significant experience in trading, operations, and management roles. Able to leverage industry expertise to formulate strategies that drive growth and increase market share. Dedicated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Manager - East Africa
CIEC Group
Addis Ababa
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Oversaw steel trade activities across East Africa, generating significant contributions to regional markets.
- Developed new trade relationships in the supply of steel, iron ore, coking coal, scrap, and related materials.
- Managed logistics operations and contracts, ensuring comprehensive trade execution from the initial query to the final delivery.
General Manager
Gatepro Steel PLC
Addis Ababa
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Directed successful establishment of state-of-the-art steel production site.
- Led strategic negotiations with banks, technology suppliers, and government officials.
Vice President of Operations
Gatepro Steel PLC
Addis Ababa
09.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed operations in a manufacturing facility for Transmission and Telecom Towers.
- Managed cross-functional departments encompassing international business, marketing, sales, and procurement.
- Enhanced and sustained a global supply chain to support plant efficiency.
Director of International Business
Gatepro Steel PLC
Addis Ababa
06.2013 - 09.2018
- Spearheaded initiatives to drive international trade expansion.
- Enhanced company's portfolio by diversifying exports.
Sales Manager
Lonteng Trading Group
Beijing
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Managed trade operations of various steel commodities across global networks.
- Gained experience in conducting business operations in China.
- Extensively traveled to build strong client relationships across North America.
Education
Masters - Business Administration
Warwick Business School
Coventry, United Kingdom06.2021
Bachelor - International Studies, Spanish
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA, USA05.2013
Skills
- Operational management
- Business development and planning
- Sales and marketing strategies
- Customer and vendor relations
- Strategic planning
- Logistics coordination
- P&L management
Languages
English
First Language
Amharic
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Manager - East Africa
CIEC Group
01.2024 - 01.2025
General Manager
Gatepro Steel PLC
06.2022 - 10.2023
Vice President of Operations
Gatepro Steel PLC
09.2018 - 05.2022
Director of International Business
Gatepro Steel PLC
06.2013 - 09.2018
Sales Manager
Lonteng Trading Group
06.2012 - 06.2013
Masters - Business Administration
Warwick Business School
Bachelor - International Studies, Spanish
Virginia Tech
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